What Do You Know About All Over But The Shoutin'?

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All Over but the Shoutin' was written by Rick Bragg
- True
- False

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“All Over But the Shoutin” is a book by American author Rick Bragg, about his childhood in Alabama, his rise to becoming a journalist and his personal struggles in life. What can you tell us about the book?

2.

This novel is a national bestseller
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The given statement implies that the novel has achieved significant sales and popularity at a national level. This suggests that the book has resonated with a wide audience and has received positive reviews and recommendations, leading to increased sales and recognition. As a result, it can be concluded that the novel is indeed a national bestseller.

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3.

The story took place in Tennessee.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The given statement says that the story took place in Tennessee. However, the correct answer is False, which means that the story did not take place in Tennessee.

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4.

Rick had 3 younger sisters.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement "Rick had 3 younger sisters" is false because the question does not provide any information about Rick having any sisters. Therefore, we cannot assume that Rick had any sisters, let alone three younger ones.

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5.

Rick's book is mainly a memoir for his beloved mother.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The given statement suggests that Rick's book is primarily focused on his personal experiences and memories related to his mother. This implies that the book is likely to contain anecdotes, reflections, and stories about their relationship and the impact she had on his life. The word "mainly" indicates that while there may be other elements or themes in the book, the dominant focus is on his mother. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

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6.

His mother grew up dirt poor in northeastern Alabama.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The statement implies that the person's mother had a difficult upbringing in terms of financial resources in northeastern Alabama. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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7.

Rick eventually became a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The New York Times.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The statement states that Rick eventually became a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The New York Times. Since there is no contradictory information provided, we can infer that the statement is true.

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8.

Rick's mother was a hard working woman.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The statement states that Rick's mother was a hard working woman. Since there is no additional information provided that contradicts this statement, we can assume that the statement is true.

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9.

Rick had a big. loving family that supported one another.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The given statement states that Rick had a big, loving family that supported one another. However, the correct answer is False, which means that the statement is not true. Therefore, it can be inferred that Rick did not have a big, loving family that supported one another.

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10.

After Rick became famous, he abandoned his mother and moved to San Francisco.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement suggests that Rick abandoned his mother after becoming famous and moved to San Francisco. The correct answer is False because the statement does not provide any evidence or information to support this claim. The statement only mentions that Rick became famous and moved to San Francisco, but it does not mention anything about abandoning his mother. Therefore, we cannot conclude that Rick abandoned his mother based on the given information.

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What Do You Know About All Over But The Shoutin'?

All Over but the Shoutin' was written by Rick Bragg

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This novel is a national bestseller

The story took place in Tennessee.

Rick had 3 younger sisters.

Rick's book is mainly a memoir for his beloved mother.

His mother grew up dirt poor in northeastern Alabama.

Rick eventually became a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The New York Times.

Rick's mother was a hard working woman.

Rick had a big. loving family that supported one another.

After Rick became famous, he abandoned his mother and moved to San Francisco.